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March 10, 2026
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Eric J. Crone, Kimberley A. Emberg, Melissa Bateman, Donald J. Alcombright, Carl L. Pike
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve that on July 25, 2026 a parade will be held in the Town of Kingston to celebrate the 30...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve that on July 25, 2026 a parade will be held in the Town of Kingston to celebrate the 300" Anniversary of the Town, and request that the Chair sign the letter to the State that they will not be held liable for any damages to local roads caused by the increase in traffic generated by the detour.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve that on July 25, 2026 a parade will be held in the Town of Kingston to celebrate the 300" Anniversary of the Town, and request that the Chair sign the letter to the State that they will not be held liable for any damages to local roads caused by.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve to allow the Police Department to use the piece of land. Approval of One Day Liquor Lic...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve to allow the Police Department to use the piece of land. Approval of One Day Liquor License - Widow Maker Brewing
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve to allow the Police Department to use the piece of land. Approval of.” (Motion: Pike, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the request from Widowmaker Brewing for a One Day Liquor License for Punk Roc
I move to approve the request from Widowmaker Brewing for a One Day Liquor License for Punk Rock Flea
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move to approve the request from Widowmaker Brewing for.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Accept the donation of $50,000 to the Kingston Council on Aging from the Estate of Virginia Bar...
I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $50,000 to the Kingston Council on Aging from the Estate of Virginia Barbara Potter.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Alcombright and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $50,000 to the Kingston Council on A.” (Motion: Bateman, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the fee recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks for the 2026...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the fee recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks for the 2026/2027 Transfer Station Sticker fees.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Mr. Pike and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the fee recommendation from the Superintendent of Streets, Trees and Parks for.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Pike) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the 2026 beach sticker fee schedule presented this evening. To Discuss the Condition an...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the 2026 beach sticker fee schedule presented this evening. To Discuss the Condition and Long-Term Planning Needs of the Town’s Core Infrastructure systems, including Water, Sewer, Roads, and other Municipal Assets
Yes: Alcombright, Bateman, Crone, PikeNo: EmbergCount 4-0-1 as written; the minutes name Emberg (N); other members voting shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Pike, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 4-0-1 vote, (Ms. Emberg voted against) VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the 2026 beach sticker fee schedule presented this evening. To Discuss the Condition and Long-Term Planning Needs of the Town’s Core Infrastructure systems, including Water,.” (Motion: Pike, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Approve the open session meeting minutes of February 10, 2026, and March 3, 2026 as presented. ...
I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of February 10, 2026, and March 3, 2026 as presented. Town Administrator Report
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, seconded by Ms. Bateman and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen approve the open session meeting minutes of February 10, 2026, and March.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bateman) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Adjourn
I move to adjourn.
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
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“Motion by Ms. Emberg, seconded by Mr. Alcombr.” (Motion: Emberg, second: Alcombright) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
From the Kingston Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s meeting portal and older Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kimberley Emberg from the Town of Kingston 2023 Annual Town Report (captioned group photo); Sheila Vaughn and Joseph Cunningham Jr. from The Local Seen candidate videos (2026). Melissa Bateman from The Local Seen video of the June 2, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Carl Pike shows initials for now. Former members show initials.
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